L3HARRIS Radios and Accessories - 56 RQS and 57 RQS

The document outlines procurement needs for two units, the 57 RQS and the 56 RQS, likely for federal government RFPs. The 57 RQS requires 60 units each of PRC-163 Batteries, GPS antennas, and TSM antennas. The 56 RQS needs equipment for HF radio operations, including 4 AN/PRC-160(V)1 RADIO ASSEMBLY, HF MANPACK, MIL GPS units, 4 12200-8418-02 AN/PRC-160, SKYLIGHT/LDD units, 1 RF-7800H-B004 ADAPTER,125-WATT BASE STATION, and two types of broadband inverted VEE antennas (150-watt and 20-watt). This file details specific items and quantities required by each RQS unit.

This document, Solicitation #FA568225Q8055, details a procurement request for L3Harris communication equipment for the USAF in Europe. The bid is due on September 23, 2025, at 1500 European Time. The end-users and owners of the equipment are the 56 RQS and 57 RQS at Aviano AB, Italy. The equipment includes various L3Harris part numbers, such as rechargeable batteries, dual-band antennas, GPS antennas, HF manpack radio assemblies, and base station adapters. This requirement involves exporting the equipment from the United States to Aviano AB, Italy, but it is not a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) and is not related to Special Operations Command (SOCOM) or SATCOM. The procurement does not have a DPAS rating.

The government file details procurement needs for two RQS units: the 57 RQS and the 56 RQS. The 57 RQS requires 60 PRC-163 Batteries, 40 GPS antennas, and 40 TSM antennas. The 56 RQS is looking to procure items to operate HF radios, specifically 4 AN/PRC-160(V)1 RADIO ASSEMBLY, HF MANPACK, MIL GPS, 4 AN/PRC-160, SKYLIGHT/LDD, 1 ADAPTER,125-WATT BASE STATION, and 2 BROADBAND, INVERTED VEE antennas (150-watt and 20-watt). This document outlines specific equipment and quantities needed by each unit for operational purposes.

The Department of the Air Force, 31st Fighter Wing (USAFE), issued Solicitation Number FA568225Q8055 - Amendment 1, a Request For Quotation (RFQ) for L3HARRIS radios and accessories. This combined synopsis/solicitation, effective September 17, 2025, with a response deadline of September 23, 2025, at 1500 CET, seeks a single Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order for brand-name items. The requirement includes various L3HARRIS batteries, antennas, and radio assemblies, with direct delivery and assembly to Aviano Air Base, Italy. Quotes must be valid for 90 days and adhere to all solicitation requirements, including attachments. Evaluation factors include technical capability, price, delivery terms, and past performance. Offerors must complete contractor identification and ensure SAM registration. The solicitation also includes provisions for an ombudsman and health and safety on government installations.

This government file, FA568225Q8055, outlines various clauses and provisions for federal contracts, focusing on compliance, ethical conduct, and operational requirements. Key elements include mandates against covered defense telecommunications equipment, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on business with specific regimes (Maduro, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region). It details comprehensive requirements for Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID), specifying marking, reporting, and data submission standards for delivered items and embedded components, particularly for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more. The document also addresses "Only One Offer" scenarios, outlining cost or pricing data requirements. Antiterrorism/Force Protection measures are specified for contractors operating outside the United States, alongside tax exemptions for contracts performed in Italy. Finally, it provides instructions for electronic payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and criteria for evaluating offers for commercial products and services, including representations and certifications related to business size and trade agreements.

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation from the Department of the Air Force, 31st Fighter Wing (USAFE), details a Request For Quotation (RFQ) for brand name L3HARRIS radios and accessories. The solicitation, number FA568225Q8055, was issued on September 17, 2025, with a response deadline of September 23, 2025, by 1500 CET. The U.S. Air Force anticipates a single Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order for direct delivery and assembly to Aviano Air Base, Italy. The requirement includes various L3HARRIS radio components such as batteries, antennas, and radio assemblies. Quotes must be valid for 90 days and adhere to all solicitation requirements. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, price, delivery terms, and past performance. Questions are due by September 19, 2025.